Manufacturing Cost Analytics Specialist

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is assisting a well-established food manufacturing and distribution company in Toronto to hire a Cost Accountant. You will join the Finance team reporting to the Director of FP&A and help modernize costing, pricing, and manufacturing finance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production and operations, on-site problem solving, and mentorship from an analytics leader. Hybrid flexibility exists, with regular on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of costing, manufacturing accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing or food manufacturing experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve standard costing models (labour, materials, overhead, BOMs).
• Calculate standard production costs using labour standards, material usage, yields, and inventory data.
• Review and update costing assumptions for accurate costing and pricing.
• Prepare weekly and monthly variance analysis, identify cost drivers and actions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and operational reporting.
• Partner with production, operations, and supply chain to improve costing accuracy.
• Assist in redesigning costing processes, reporting, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Excel

Job description

Randstad Canada is assisting a well-established food manufacturing and distribution company in Toronto to hire a Cost Accountant. You will join the Finance team reporting to the Director of FP&A and help modernize costing, pricing, and manufacturing finance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production and operations, on-site problem solving, and mentorship from an analytics leader. Hybrid flexibility exists, with regular on-site engagement.